After Amy finished the procedures, she returned to the hospital ward to find Mrs. Harper awake.She was lying in bed with a thick white bandage around her head and an IV in her arm. Mrs. As she tried to sit up, Amy hurried over to help and place a pillow behind her.“Grandma, you’re awake. Does it hurt anywhere?” Amy asked with concern.Mrs. Harper held her forehead and replied, “I just have a headache, nothing else. The doctor just came by and said it’s nothing serious. I only need some medication.”Amy breathed a sigh of relief and sat down beside her.“Once this IV is done, get me discharged, Amy. Staying here costs so much, and it’s just a minor problem,” Mrs. Harper stated firmly as she looked at the nearly empty IV bag.“Grandma, I’ve already paid for today. Even if we leave now, they won’t give us a refund. You’re still not stable. It’s better to stay in the hospital for one more day for observation. If everything’s fine tomorrow, we can leave,” Amy reasoned while comforti
“Amy was not raised properly, so it’s no surprise that she lacks manners,” Ellen said worriedly. She glanced at her husband before changing the subject. “Michael, we were planning to use Jenny’s wedding as an opportunity to arrange Amy’s marriage as well. But seeing how she is, I’m afraid she won’t come back so easily.”Michael scoffed, and his face was full of greed.“She has to come back whether she likes it or not. I’ll make sure of it! Besides, the Jackson family will definitely claim her when the time comes. Where else can we find a bride for them? With her loss of chastity and the scandal that followed, she should be honored that a member of the Jackson family is willing to marry her. Only a fool would refuse.”They were trying to get Amy to marry into the Jackson family. That was their true purpose of calling her back.The Jackson family was a prominent and wealthy family in Jackson City. It was known for producing talented individuals every generation.However, the Jacks
Amy was referring to her best friend, Wendy Lee.They had known each other since high school, so they shared a decade of friendship.Wendy had been of significant help over the years, and she served as a godmother to Amy’s two children.Upon hearing Wendy’s name, Mrs. Harper immediately felt relieved and stopped inquiring further.Wendy had their house key since this was not their first time asking her to watch the kids.Amy spent the night at the hospital beside Mrs. Harper’s bed. Eventually, Mrs. Harper fell asleep peacefully, and her condition stabilized over time.However, Amy remained worried about her well-being and barely slept. She kept vigilant throughout the night.The next morning, the doctor came for his rounds and carried out various tests.Fortunately, Mrs. Harper’s results came back normal, and the doctor suggested that she be discharged.They both sighed in relief once it was confirmed that there was no serious issue.After packing up, Amy cheerfully took he
The man sitting on the couch was, in fact, Aiden Lewis.Standing beside him was the man with gold-rimmed glasses, his assistant, Nolan. They were just looking around at first. The living room was not large, but it had been decorated meticulously. It gave off a warm and cozy feeling.However, Wendy’s words startled them momentarily, and they turned their attention to the two children behind her. Wendy quickly noticed the shift in their gazes. She hugged the two children and stepped back warily. She was nervous, and she involuntarily recalled the news on television about child trafficking. What should she do if these people targeted the children? They were in a vulnerable position.Star completely hid behind Wendy. She was too timid to look at them. Night was braver in comparison. He stared at the people before him with caution, but he showed no fear. Aiden touched his chin and found the children interesting. He vaguely remembered encountering them after the car accident w
Amy’s expression changed, and it revealed a hint of helplessness. It was just as she had thought.Not noticing her expression, Wendy recounted what had just happened, “Amy, I was playing with the kids when these people barged in. They scared us half to death.”She then whispered, “Don’t be scared. If they try anything, we’ll call the police.”Night and Star held Amy’s fingers firmly as well. They wore determined looks as if trying to give her courage.She could not help but smile through her tears. She patted her children on the back and comforted them. “Mommy’s fine. Don’t be scared.”She also reassured Wendy, “It’s okay. They won’t do anything.”Then, she turned to Aiden with a frown. “Why didn’t you let us know before coming? Look at this commotion. You’ve scared my family.” Her tone was filled with annoyance.Nolan awkwardly apologized, “Sorry for startling your family, Miss Green. We didn’t mean to. It’s an emergency. That’s why we’ve come unannounced.”Wendy was stunned b
Night and Star stood behind Amy as they looked at each other in confusion. They did not understand why their mom had suddenly started treating Aiden. Despite their confusion, they just watched quietly. They dared not interrupt.Just then, a soft meow came from outside the door. Night and Star exchanged glances. They realized that their kittens had come looking for them but were locked out.The children tiptoed over and opened the door. After that, they each picked up a kitten and returned to continue watching their mother.Amy worked skillfully as she prepared to start the treatment. “Let’s begin,” she announced. Her technique was precise as she applied the ointment onto Aiden’s back. It was quick and effective, and Aiden felt immediate relief.Bored, Night and Star caught Aiden’s gaze. They could not help but feel that Aiden’s sharp gaze somehow felt warm and kind.“Hi, Handsome Mister. So, you were telling the truth when you said you weren’t here to collect money,” Star brav
Nolan was surprised when he noticed Amy’s reaction. Most people would have tried to curry favor upon learning of Aiden’s prestigious status. Yet, Amy merely showed brief surprise and quickly regained her composure. He wondered if she truly understood the significance of Aiden’s identity. Despite his curiosity, Nolan was not looking to boast. With his experience in the business world, he knew the importance of humility.At this point, Amy had already finished her treatment. She checked the placements of the ointments and stood up in relief. “All done. Let the ointments sit for a while. I’ll come back in half an hour to wipe them off,” she said to Nolan. She smiled gracefully and elegantly.She then instructed her children, “Star, come with Mommy. We’ll prepare the medicine. Night, stay here and keep track of the time. Call me once it’s time.” The children nodded obediently, and she left the bedroom with Star.Night watched them leave and went to the living room. Then, he re
“Your mom treated me and did me a favor. It’s only right that I give you a toy,” Aiden insisted.However, Night still shook his head and refused to accept anything from him. Aiden admired how selfless, polite, and proper he was. It seemed that Amy had done well in raising her children.Nolan could not help but praise him too, “Your mom and dad must be great at educating kids.” This was his first time seeing such endearing children.Night frowned. “We don’t have a dad, just a mom and great-grandma.” He sounded displeased, and his tone indicated that Nolan had touched a sensitive topic.Aiden and Nolan were taken aback. They realized that they had broached a delicate subject. They had not seen the children’s father around, which hinted at a possible divorce.“Sorry, kiddo. I didn’t mean to offend you,” Nolan apologized sincerely. He never intended to hurt the child’s feelings. Despite being from a single-parent family, the children were remarkably well-developed.Thankfully, Night